Tetanus Toxoid Immunization Coverage in Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Abia State, South East Zone, Nigeria
Journal Title: International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health - Year 2014, Vol 4, Issue 12
Abstract
Background: Tetanus toxoid immunization is given to pregnant women and women of child bearing age to prevent neonatal tetanus and maternal tetanus. The tetanus toxoid vaccine is given five times to women of child bearing age. If the vaccination is given with correct dose, through the right route of administration and completely the woman will be protected for life/ all child bearing years. It was therefore necessary to find out the tetanus toxoid coverage in such tertiary health institution where many pregnant women attend and immunization is given. Objective: To determine the tetanus toxoid coverage in the health facility. Methods: Records of the data management tools of Tetanus Toxoid (TT) immunization were checked and data collected. The data was collected from tetanus toxoid register in the immunization unit of Federal medical centre, Umuahia. Data was analyzed with Excel and Epi info. Results: The health facility summary form showed steady increase in coverage rate for TT1 and TT2 pregnant women only from 2006(33%, 28%) to 2012(64%, 50%) except 2010(37%, 29%) where it reduced. The dropout rate of TT1/TT2 ranged from 14% in 2011 to 28% in 2009. The dropout rate in 2012 was 22%. In immunization register 2006-2009, those that competed (took TT1 to TT5) ranged from 10%-16%.However, those that started in 2010 to 2012 were not expected to have taken up to TT5 due to interval of administration Conclusion: The coverage rate of TT was low with highest coverage rate in 2012 and there was also high dropout rate. This showed that many pregnant women are still not immunized with TT and some that started did not get the second dose indicating no protection.
Authors and Affiliations
H. I. Nwokeukwu, A. U. Ukegbu, U. Emma- Ukaegbu, K. C. Nwogu, N. Nwankwo, D. Osunkwo, E. Ajuogu
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP343534
- DOI 10.9734/IJTDH/2014/12189
- Views 70
- Downloads 0
Pentazocine abuse in Sickle Cell Disease Patients Seen at a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria: A Chronic Menace
Background: Pentazocine abuse in patients with Sickle cell disease (SCD) has not received adequate attention in Nigeria. Many of these SCD patients have had their conditions unduly worsened and quality of life severely b...
Transporting Snake Bite Victims to Appropriate Health Facility within Golden Hour through Toll Free Emergency Ambulance Service in India, Save Lives
Background: Snakebite is a neglected public health issue in India. The big four venomous snakes are Cobra, Krait, Russell’s viper and Saw scaled Viper. Estimates of annual snakebite mortality in India are upto 50,000 dea...
Effectiveness of Sulphadoxine Pyrimethamine in Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria in Pregnancy at Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta
Objective: To determine the effectiveness of sulphadoxine – pyrimethamine (SP) in intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy at Federal medical centre, Abeokuta. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Settin...
Alterations in Renal Functions of Market Gardeners Occupationally Exposed to Pesticides in West Cameroon
Despite the tremendous advantages of pesticides in sustainable agriculture, their excessive misuse causes environmental and health hazards. Objective: Assessment of the effects of pesticides on renal functions of market...
Prevalence of Human Taeniasis in Odeda Area of Ogun State, Nigeria
This study investigated the prevalence of taeniasis among school-aged children in Odeda area of Ogun state, Nigeria. Four hundred and twenty-eight school-aged children were recruited and demographic information were obta...